FDA Warning 83,800 Bags of Frozen Shrimp Recalled After Potential Radioactive Exposure
About 83,800 bags of frozen shrimp are being pulled from stores after the FDA flagged concerns about how the products were handled during processing and storage. The agency says the shrimp may have come into contact with low levels of cesium‑137, a man‑made radioactive isotope. Direct Source Seafood LLC recalled the shrimp as a precaution. No illnesses have been reported. It’s one of those reminders that when food moves through huge facilities, unexpected issues can surface — and this time, it’s the radioactive‑isotope kind.
Product Details
The recall covers specific bags of frozen, raw, peeled shrimp sold under the Market 32 and Waterfront Bistro names. Market 32 bags show best‑by dates between April 22 and April 27, 2027, with UPC 0 4173501358 3. Waterfront Bistro bags list best‑by dates of April 25 or 26, 2027, with UPC 02113013224‑9. These are the identifiers tied directly to the recall.
Where the Shrimp Was Sold
The recalled shrimp moved through a wide stretch of the country before the issue was caught. It showed up in major chains like:
- Price Chopper
- Jewel‑Osco
- Albertsons
- Safeway
- Lucky
- Market 32
And the states tied to the recall include:
- Connecticut
- Massachusetts
- New Hampshire
- New York
- Pennsylvania
- Vermont
- Colorado
- Iowa
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Montana
- North Dakota
- Nevada
- Oregon
- Utah
- Wyoming
Retailers have already pulled the affected bags from shelves.
Why the Recall Happened
The FDA says the shrimp may have been exposed to cesium‑137 somewhere along the processing or storage chain. Nothing is confirmed, but the handling conditions raised enough red flags for the agency to step in. Cesium‑137 isn’t something anyone wants showing up in a food facility, and even the possibility of exposure is enough to trigger a recall. This falls into the category of what can happen when huge amounts of food move through complex systems — sometimes the problems that surface are bigger than a simple quality‑control slip.
What Consumers Should Know
If you’ve bought frozen shrimp under either brand, it’s worth checking the best‑by dates and UPC codes on any bags in your freezer. If they match the recall information, retailers and the distributor are offering guidance on returns and refunds. No other shrimp products from these brands are included.
